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STATE OF THE UNITS & PROPERTY REPORT Q2 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011


Dear Member-Partners and Member-Candidates,

It's been three months since our last quarterly State of the Units update. I hope you have taken time to enjoy the summer with your family before we go back to work and school.

On September 1, 2011 – three weeks from now we will have the results of the revaluation of all properties in the IGW REIT. These are the ones on which we will base the net asset value of the Traditional IGW REIT Class A, AA and AAA Units. As I write this, the revaluations are being carried out by the independent experts at Colliers International Realty Advisors.

Looking Back

It was certainly a busy summer for LEAGUE!

The Summit of Leaders at Royal Roads University in Victoria was highly successful, attracting renowned entrepreneurs from North America and Asia. Planning is already under way for a follow-up summit in the fall and another in 2012.

Two of our newest investment products the Residences of Quadra Village LP and the Duncan Promissory Notes -- sold out within a month, while the Member-Partners Solar Energy Limited Partnership, with more than $7 million already invested by your fellow Member-Partners, continues to shine brightly.

Construction at the Wesbrooke Seniors Residence in Pitt Meadows, BC, continues apace with the foundation now taking shape. You can see in these pictures that the sign for the Wesbrooke displays our name prominently. In addition, at our premier retail development project, Eagle Landing in Chilliwack, BC, construction on the smaller free-standing retail buildings is now under way.

On a similar note, as we prepare the site for the first phase of Colwood City Centre, we have completed the refinancing of all commercial assets (totalling $12 million) which sets the stage for construction to begin.

Meanwhile, we are pleased to report that the open-air jazz festival held last month in the Spirit Square adjacent to Tyee Plaza in Campbell River, BC created much excitement and was a great boost to the community. LEAGUE had donated the land for Spirit Square to the people of Campbell River, which continues to reflect Our Credo's statement about creating safe, healthy and vibrant communities, so it's always gratifying to see news like this.

Work continues towards the first condominium conversion within the Rescap LP, in Hamilton, ON. Although the process has taken a little longer than expected, we are now well in sight of our goal.

Activities within the IGW REIT continue as well, as we proceed with the strategy of replacing smaller properties within the REIT with fewer, but larger and easier to manage ones.

As of August 2011 the acquisitions of Place Desormeaux in Montreal, QC and Evergreen Centre in Sooke, BC have greatly added to the asset base of Partners REIT. Since June 7, 2010 when IGW Public LP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the IGW REIT LP, purchased 33% of all issued and outstanding units, the asset base of Partners REIT will have grown by 25%.

Looking Ahead

Busy times will continue for LEAGUE in the months ahead. We will soon announce two new Limited Partnerships that will offer different opportunities designed to assist our Member-Partners in achieving their Intergenerational WealthTM goals. And, as mentioned earlier, we expect to host the long-anticipated ground-breaking at our Colwood City Centre project sometime in the late fall.

We will bring you more news on these events as they unfold.

Before I wrap up, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the individuals who working together in like-mindedness have made all of this possible. I look back at how we have grown in seven short years to a firm with more than 2,500 Member-Partners and with $920 million in assets under management. I thank you, our Member-Partners, and I thank our LEAGUE staff, who continues to work alongside you as you move forward to your goal of prosperity for your families.

For now, herewith is a property-by-property report of the investment projects we manage on your behalf. Should you have any questions, please click here to contact your Member Services Manager.

Warmest regards,

Emanuel F Arruda Signature

Emanuel F. Arruda
Founding Partner & Co-Chair
The LEAGUE Group of Companies

Property Reports - as of August 2011


Part A: IGW REIT Properties

Arbutus Industrial Park - Parksville, BC
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider acceptable offers.

Vinet's Village Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
  • The centre is 96% leased. Leasing activity to fill the remaining space continues.
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with a single, larger, easier to manage property, this property is currently listed for sale. Acceptable offers will be considered.

Sobey's Centre (formerly Camrose IGA Garden Market) - Camrose, AB
  • While plans and permits remain in place for the construction of an additional 10,000-sq-ft of commercial/retail space, we are also considering severing off and selling the freestanding pad site.

The Lindholm Building - Victoria, BC
  • Leasing activities continue.

Merivale Business Park - Ottawa, ON
  • Leasing activities continue.
  • Facade upgrade is in preliminary stages.

Market Square - Fort Saskatchewan, AB
  • We have begun planning for the construction of an additional 6,000-sq-ft pad for new retail space. Construction scheduling will begin once we have sufficient pre-leasing in place.
  • Leasing activities continue.

Westlock Shopping Centre - Westlock, AB
  • Negotiation is underway for a lease amendment with Bargain Shop's space to construct a new storefront that will make it more attractive to customers by the creation of new front-facing storefronts. The plan has been approved by the City and a development permit granted. Our preference is to sell the property at an appropriate price, it is currently listed for sale.

Fort Saskatchewan Industrial Park - Fort Saskatchewan, AB

  • We are awaiting completion of a sewer line extension by the City, before making further improvements to this property.

Londondale Shopping Centre - Edmonton, AB
  • Re-merchandising and renovations are complete and the centre is now 100% leased.

Tiffany Suites - Victoria, BC
  • Suites continue to be upgraded as per our original plan.
  • This property is listed for sale, in accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with a single larger, easier to manage one, and we will consider offers that meet our targets.

Stettler Town Mall - Stettler, AB
  • The mall's remaining vacant space is being marketed for lease.
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider offers that meet our targets.

Seaway Village – Cornwall, ON
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider offers that meet our targets.
  • Mr. Lube recently signed a lease, moved in July 2011 for 3,350 Sq. Ft.

Carlton Court – Prince Albert, SK
  • Revenue up 9.4% from previous year.

Dodson Plaza – Drayton Valley, AB
  • Reviewing opportunity to add new pad commercial units to replace existing gas bar with more profitable tenants.
  • 3,000-sq-ft vacancy is being actively marketed for lease.
  • Rexall Drugs has purchased the existing pharmacy and extending the lease term and providing the property with a stronger covenant for the long term, will also be expanding to almost double the size.

Westwinds Shopping Centre – Cochrane, AB
  • The centre is 100% leased.
  • We have begun to pre-lease space for our planned 14,000-sq-ft expansion.

Tyee Plaza – Campbell River, BC
  • Leasing activities continue on ln-line vacanies and Loblaws store replacement tenants.

Partners REIT (TSX-V: PAR.UN)
  • IGW REIT, through a subsidiary, owns 41.5% of Partners REIT.
  • For more information on Partners REIT, visit: www.partnersreit.com


Part B: Development Limited Partnerships

The Cygnet Apartment Building – Port Alberni, BC
  • Cygnet is 100% occupied.

Colwood City Centre LP – Colwood, BC

  • We have successfully refinanced for this Limited Partnership, reducing our interest charges.
  • Pre-sales of residential condominium suites has begun with initial offering to Member-Partners in April.
  • Feasibility studies have been completed and we can now sign leases with commercial occupants. Lease marketing activities continue.
  • Proposals have been made to the new anchor tenants and a construction phasing plan will allow site development work to begin.
  • Requests for Proposals for General Contracting and Construction Services has been issued and proposals have been received. Selection of construction firm forthcoming.
  • Design Development continues and the team is actively working with the City of Colwood towards issuance of building permits.
  • Tenants are being relocated prior to construction set to begin later in 2011.

Duncan Mall – Duncan, BC
  • We have secured refinancing for this Limited Partnership, reducing our interest charges.
  • Lease negotiations for the smaller spaces are in the final stages.
  • Negotiations continue to renew our land lease for an extended term.

473 Albert Office Tower – Ottawa, ON
  • BOMA (http://www.boma.org/) has approved this building's "Go Green" environmental certification.
  • Leasing negotiations with Federal Government continue.

80 Aberdeen – Ottawa, ON
  • We are effectively bringing in new tenants while receiving income from existing ones.
  • Technology Company has leased 5,247 sq.ft

Fort St. John Power Centre – Fort St. John, BC
  • We have received a positive judgement and an order nisi. We have made a new offer to the property owner to structure the deal to avoid foreclosure and are awaiting response.

Place Trans Canadienne Commercial – Montreal, QC
  • The site was successfully rezoned to allow large-format retail shopping complexes.
  • We have leased space to three new retail tenants. Although the tenancies are necessarily short term, to provide us flexibility with our redevelopment plans, they are retail tenants, continuing the properties transition from industrial to retail use.

Eagle Landing Retail LP – Chilliwack, BC
  • Negotiations underway with numerous tenants.
  • Many offers to lease in the works, such as Subway, East Side Mario's, Pier 1 Imports, Tim Hortons, etc.

North Vernon LP – Vernon, BC
  • Anderson Crossing’s leasing activities continue.
  • Bulk food store has opened in 5,091 sq.ft.

Wesbrooke Retirement LP – Pitt Meadows, BC
  • Construction is now underway.
  • Concrete has been poured for foundations.
  • Project signage is now up on site, prominently featuring LEAGUE.


Part C: IGW Residential Capital LP

125 North Condominiums (formerly Wellington Suites) – Hamilton, ON
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider offers that meet our targets.
  • Leasing activities continue.
  • Strata Plan slated to be incorporated in within the next 14 days.

Centre One Condominiums (formerly Rosewood Towers) – Hamilton, ON
  • Improvements to the common areas continue, and there is a plan for a 
vertical garden.
  • Pre-sales of suites are underway.
  • The building has not received its condo registration.

Chimney Springs Apartments – Vegreville, AB
  • Actively being leased for rent to new tenants.

Sundel Square Shopping Centre – Langley, BC
  • In accordance with our strategy to replace smaller properties with one larger, easier to manage property, this property is listed for sale, and we will consider offers that meet our requirements.
  • Work is proceeding on releasing vacant spaces.
  • Future residential redevelopment site.
  • Leasing activities continue


Part D: Seg Debt 1 and 2:
Seg Debt 1
  • Distributions of 15%; 60.95% payout of original principal in March and July with 30.45% treated as return of capital
Seg Debt 2
  • Distributions of 12.1%. 132.75% payout of original principal in March and May with 72.5% treated as a return of capital.



Part E: Member-Partners' Solar Energy LP:


This document is for information purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities. Only persons who satisfy an exemption from the prospectus and registration requirements may invest in this project. In general this means that you must either be an accredited investor or invest a minimum of $150,000.

There are risks associated with this investment, some of which are set out in the subscription agreement. You are encouraged to read such document, as well as the limited partnership agreement, before making your investment decision.


                                                                                                   
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LEAGUE Investment Services Inc. (LEAGUE) is a member of LEAGUE Financial Partners. LEAGUE commenced operations in September 2010 when it became an Exempt Market Dealer, registered in all Canadian jurisdictions across Canada. LEAGUE's mandate is to provide its 3,200 investor Member-Partners access to institutional style investments.

Founded in 2004, LEAGUE's sister company, LEAGUE Financial Partners, has rapidly evolved into one of Canada's fastest growing real estate asset managers with over $1 billion in assets under management. This includes the IGW REIT, a $300 million Real Estate Investment Trust, comprised of a portfolio of Canadian commercial, industrial and residential properties and the $265-million Partners REIT (TSX: PAR.UN), an open-end real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and managing a portfolio of retail and mixed-use retail community and neighbourhood centres. LEAGUE Financial Partners is also involved in a number of individual Limited Partnerships ranging from office buildings to Big Box retail power centres.

LEAGUE Financial Partners finds, acquires, improves and operates investment properties on behalf of LEAGUE's more than 3,200 Member-Partner investors. This continuing growth and the exceptional performance of LEAGUE's investments are directly attributable to the values LEAGUE espouses in its corporate credo. For we at LEAGUE hold in highest regard the qualities of honour, friendship, and co-operation with our Member-Partners in the pursuit of our common goals. LEAGUE also donates five per cent of its profits to philanthropic causes.

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